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I warmly welcome @POTUS Joe Biden’s steps to re-enter the #ParisAgreement & join the growing coalition of governments, cities, states, businesses & people taking ambitious #ClimateAction.
-- @antonioguterres.
Replying to @UNYouthEnvoy: This week marks 8⃣ years since the @UNYouthEnvoy Office was first established 🎉
Although we've made important progress…
Syria: A decade of conflict, economic collapse, #COVID19 & other challenges have left millions of people grappling with deep trauma and lack of hope, @UNEnvoySyria tells Security Council.
The #ParisAgreement is an international treaty which aims to address the climate emergency and to help strengthen resilience.
As we work towards recovery from #COVID19, we must build back greener for our planet & our future.
Mozambique: UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado province after attacks by armed groups force more than a half million people to flee.
Replying to @Refugees: Today strong advocates for refugees have taken an important oath.
They're committed to restoring the refugee resettlement pr…
Replying to @antonioguterres: I warmly welcome @POTUS Joe Biden’s steps for the USA to re-enter the #ParisAgreement, the global roadmap to tackle th…
I warmly welcome @POTUS Joe Biden’s steps for the USA to re-enter the #ParisAgreement, the global roadmap to tackle the climate emergency.
With all countries fully engaged, we have a real opportunity to prevent climate catastrophe & embark on transformative #ClimateAction.
After a shipwreck off the coast of Libya claimed the lives of at least 43 people on Monday, the UN renews call for increased search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean to save lives.
Replying to @UNOCHA: In Syria, many vulnerable families are not sufficiently prepared for winter, as the country is going through a deep economic cr…
Replying to @UNmigration: IOM and UNHCR are saddened by the tragic shipwreck off the Libyan coast yesterday that claimed the lives of at least 43 pe…
The #ParisAgreement is an international treaty on the climate emergency, aiming to limit global warming to protect people & planet.
It offers a meaningful yet flexible framework for all countries to tackle the climate crisis together. #ClimateAction
In Syria, many vulnerable families are not sufficiently prepared for winter, as the country is going through a deep economic crisis.
Humanitarians need $10 billion to respond to the needs of Syrians in the country and across the region this year:
Quoted @FilippoGrandi
Congratulations, President @JoeBiden and Vice-President @KamalaHarris 🇺🇸.
We at UNHCR look forward to working with you on strengthening US global support to refugees, rebuilding the US resettlement programme and ensuring that the US asylum system is effective, just and humane.
Today strong advocates for refugees have taken an important oath.
They're committed to restoring the refugee resettlement program + ensuring human rights are at the heart of the US asylum system.
Congratulations to President @JoeBiden & VP @KamalaHarris!
Replying to @WFP: Last week a large fire broke out in the #Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, #Bangladesh.
0 casualties. 3500 people affected. 550 shel…
Efforts to control unprecedented desert locust outbreaks in the Horn of Africa protected crops & livelihoods last year.
But, @FAO says more funding needed to continue operations against new incursions.
Replying to @UNOCHA: Ethiopia: despite improvements in humanitarian access in Tigray, the situation remains severe, with reports of fighting, human…
IOM and UNHCR are saddened by the tragic shipwreck off the Libyan coast yesterday that claimed the lives of at least 43 people.
This tragic loss of life highlights once more the need for State-led search & rescue operations:
We have 10 years to
↩️ reverse the decline in ocean health
💱 transform ocean knowledge to good decisions & innovations
⏩ fast track ocean-based solutions to global issues
More about the #OceanDecade: #ForNature via @UNEP
Replying to @Refugees: From Niger to Paris, two refugee students dream of using their education to bring positive change back home. ✈️
Thanks to sc…
Regaining access to two refugee camps in Tigray, Ethiopia, @refugees found Eritrean refugees in desperate need of supplies & services.
Our colleagues need safe & unlimited access to the region so they can continue delivering vital humanitarian support.
Ethiopia: despite improvements in humanitarian access in Tigray, the situation remains severe, with reports of fighting, human rights violations and abuse, and increasing hunger and malnutrition affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Last week a large fire broke out in the #Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, #Bangladesh.
0 casualties. 3500 people affected. 550 shelters destroyed. 150 shops damaged.
WFP is providing emergency food assistance including hot meals to families in need.
This week marks 8⃣ years since the @UNYouthEnvoy Office was first established 🎉
Although we've made important progress in advancing the @UN's work with & for youth, we still have a long way to go 💪
Check out some highlights from the past year 👉
From Niger to Paris, two refugee students dream of using their education to bring positive change back home. ✈️
Thanks to scholarships, now they can. 🎓
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